Improving hospital staff resilience through a team-based intervention
Official title: Study: Tea(m)Time - Strengthening the Team Resilience of Hospital Staff: A Quasi-experimental, Quantitative Pre-post Intervention Study
Run by Catholic University of Applied Sciences Mainz · NCT06694584 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a program designed to help hospital teams become more resilient and better handle stress, to see if it can improve their mental well-being.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Catholic University of Applied Sciences Mainz Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Bad Kreuznach and 2 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 4, 2024 |
| Main results expected | November 20, 2026 |
| Study ends | November 20, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | October 22, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06694584 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are hospital employees aged 18 and older who have sufficient knowledge of German and are not on sick leave.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are younger than 18, do not speak German, are on sick leave, or do not work in the participating clinics will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This intervention focuses on enhancing the resilience of hospital teams through the Tea(m)Time program, which combines mental stress risk assessment with team resilience strategies. The study aims to identify factors that facilitate or hinder the implementation of this intervention and its effectiveness. Participants will be surveyed at three different time points to gather insights on the promotion of team resilience in healthcare settings. The goal is to provide a structured approach to improving the psychological well-being of hospital staff.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance the mental well-being and resilience of hospital staff, leading to better patient care.
How similar studies have gone: While resilience programs for individuals are common, this team-focused approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in similar studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: * be at least 18 years old * have sufficient knowledge of German * are not on sick leave at time t0 * work in one of the planned clinics Exclusion criteria: * be younger than 18 years old * do not have sufficient knowledge of German * are on sick leave at time t0 * do not work in one of the planned clinics
Where it's running
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Klinik Viktoriastift Bad Kreuznach
Bad Kreuznach, Germany Recruiting -
Geriatrische Fachklinik Rheinhessen-Nahe
Bad Kreuznach, Germany Active not recruiting -
Gesundheitszentrum Glantal
Meisenheim, Germany Active not recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Nadine Ungar, Dr. — Professorship for Psychology in Healthcare
- Study coordinator: Ivonne Ledtermann, MSc
- Email: ivonne.ledtermann@kh-mz.de
- Phone: +49 6131 289 44-185
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.